Davina's diary

Shy · April 08, 2018, 02:53:26 PM

Good for you Davina, I've been thinking of you all day hoping things went well for you.

You chose well with the outfit, I see they got the full Davina you brave girl.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

davina61 · April 09, 2018, 03:09:58 PM

That's it 10 days hols , of to solicitors first thing to sort out his mistake on Deed Poll followed by retail therapy ( not so glam as need welding wire and weld through primer) . Will check out the clothes stores as never know what's on offer/clearance followed by afternoon off.

Shy · April 10, 2018, 03:56:35 AM

Quote from: davina61 on April 09, 2018, 03:09:58 PM
That's it 10 days hols , of to solicitors first thing to sort out his mistake on Deed Poll followed by retail therapy ( not so glam as need welding wire and weld through primer) . Will check out the clothes stores as never know what's on offer/clearance followed by afternoon off.

Have an nice rest Davina, you've earned it. Enjoy the retail therapy

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

davina61 · April 10, 2018, 08:27:50 AM

only got a new sieve (melted my plastic one!!) saw a top that I liked but non in my size, nothing else caught my fancy. Paper work for name change in the post again ,3rd time lucky . Have a leg of lamb to cube and curry and thinking about a cake and apple crumble ,2 30 already better get a move on

davina61 · April 10, 2018, 02:03:30 PM

Made a nice lamb and onion curry with roti (chapatti) bread , apple crumble and custard and a raisin and nut cake. well had to test it. Very sleepy now

Laurie · April 10, 2018, 02:56:35 PM

The curry part sounds good but I'm not partial to lamb. The rest sounds delicious. Gope you are enjoying the time off

Hugs,
Laurie

Rachel · April 10, 2018, 05:48:09 PM

You sound like an amazing cook. I hope you enjoy your time off.

LizK · April 10, 2018, 09:44:38 PM

Just saw you photo and you look lovely...I use the same nail hardening stuff you do and I came across a trick the other day which I tried out yesterday when doing my nails. After I finished I dipped my hands in a bowl of water and the nail polish dried immediately, Yes they were a little soft still but not going to smear or get all over everything. So for that OMG I just pained my nails and need to pee situation...a bowl of cold water!!

Take care
Liz

davina61 · April 11, 2018, 02:53:55 PM

I did run the tap on them but think it was the end of bottle that didn't want to harden , spent the day (late getting up, over slept!!) working on panel van. Removed gearbox and then started taking front beam (suspension) of and then steering box as doing a home brew rack conversion. Found that the front panel needs cutting of higher than the repair panel I got so have to get a taller one. Cant fit 90deg box where I wanted as clutch pedal in the way (damn) but have worked it out, just need to cut a slot in "chassis " rail and box it with a tube. That's for the technically minded, for every one else its being changed as you cant get new bits and the old one is worn out. Large grinders day out tomorrow!!!!!

davina61 · April 14, 2018, 02:27:39 PM

Bloody English weather,today is hotish, (19C) and sunny, tomorrow when I want to go to a classic car/ hot rod meet its cold wet and windy so my (birthday) day out is a wash out. More time on the panel van then. Would post a picture of the work I have managed on it this week ( don't take this the wrong way) but it probably wont mean much to most of you girls. TBH my talents are wasted in the job I have but there is nothing around here so stuck in a job that's OK but does my head in.

That's the notch cut in chassis to clear 90DEG box and bracket made to mount it, Its all boxed in and bracket welded on now

Kendra · April 14, 2018, 03:55:55 PM

That photo looks excellent - notch you cut in the chassis looks precise like it was done at the factory. I admire what you are doing. I welded a small amount years ago and I was terrible at it.

davina61 · April 14, 2018, 04:14:36 PM

Need to fit the inner front panel tomorrow that goes across the chassis ends then the box section to mount steering rack from, will put up a finished photo when its done.

bobbisue · April 14, 2018, 07:09:03 PM

I would love to see more pics I have a spitfire sitting under a foot of snow I would love to frankestien a new driveline into when money allows in the meantime I will have to settle for the old 1500

Bobbisue

JudiBlueEyes · April 14, 2018, 09:08:55 PM

That is much better than I could ever do. When asked if I can weld I say I stick metal together! I agree with Kendra, a factory look. Cheers!

davina61 · April 15, 2018, 02:28:48 PM

As its my birthday today decided to cook a biryani as a treat (its a lot of work) , worked out well and got to use my hob to oven pot. Eldest lad came to see me with his GF and gave them a container full . got a card and wine as well. text from daughter as grandson is sick . Mum got me a nice mirror that looks like a compact to go in my bag and her card and the one from my aunty/uncle said D*** (old name) on outside but Davina on the inside, that cheered me up. Managed to make mounting for steering rack , needs finish welding and gusseting but that will have to wait till Tuesday as builder coming to sort windows tomorrow. Off to open a bottle of red , CHEERS FOLK

Sarah_P · April 15, 2018, 02:34:07 PM

Happy birthday Davina!!

Shy · April 15, 2018, 02:42:26 PM

Many happy returns Davina! Sounds like you had a great day

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

davina61 · April 15, 2018, 02:51:35 PM

Ta its getting better 1/2 a glass gone already

islandgirl · April 15, 2018, 03:09:02 PM

Happy Birthday Davina!

Kendra · April 16, 2018, 01:53:00 AM

Happy Birthday!!

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